29th Annual Karknocker 5K Race/Walk
This is the 29th Annual event Co-Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce & M&T Bank and is open to the public. Race starts at 7:00 PM on Friday, July 24, 2026. Starts and ends at East Rochester School District campus, 200 Woodbine Avenue.
USATF Certified Course: NY24006KL
Participant benefits: Karknocker DriFit t-shirt and medal for the first 200 registrants (To be eligible to receive an event t-shirt, registrations must be received by 5:00 pm July 6, 2026.) Water at start, at mile markers, and after race.
Prize Money
- Male: 1st $500, 2nd $400, 3rd $300, 4th $200, 5th $100
- Female: 1st $500, 2nd $400, 3rd $300, 4th $200, 5th $100
- Masters Male: 1st $75
- Masters Female: 1st $75
- Course Record Male: 1st $100
- Course Record Female: 1st $100
The age groups are as follows: 9 and Under, 10 to 14, 15 to 19, 20 to 24, 25 to 29, 30 to 34, 35 to 39, 40 to 44, 45 to 49, 50 to 54, 55 to 59, 60 to 64, 65 to 69, 70 to 74, 75 to 79. The Top 3 Men and Top 3 Women in each age group receive MEDALS.
Course record male and female: $100. Male 14:37, Female 16:23 (2024). Anna Kostarellis. 5 year age groups will be used for awards and will be awarded to the top 3 in each age group.
Cost
$30+ fee | $35 + fee on race day (CARD ONLY ON RACE DAY - NO CASH/CHECK)
Packet Pickup Info
- Thursday, July 24: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm at Rochester Running Company (1387 Mt. Hope Ave)
- Friday, (Race Day): 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm at East Rochester High School (Race location)
Awards: Around 8:15 pm at the Finish Line
